WY 63=JO 1011 — NGS KE1723 — Shawnee, US

USNGStrigunknown#1553
Latitude
39.038083°
Longitude
-94.788800°
Ellipsoidal h
234.52 m
Ortho h
267.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the NGS network, a fundamental component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Shawnee, Kansas, at coordinates 39.03808°N, 94.78880°W and an ellipsoidal elevation of 234.5 meters, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal and vertical control. Triangulation stations like this one were historically established to create a framework of precisely positioned points supporting mapping, surveying, and construction projects. Modern verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for ensuring the integrity of the geodetic datum, validating survey-grade measurements, and supporting infrastructure development. Professionals conducting work in the region may reference this control point to establish local project coordinates with confidence in their relationship to the national geodetic system.

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WY 63=JO 1011 — NGS KE1723 — Shawnee, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1553 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 267.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.038083°, -94.788800°, corresponding to 39° 2′ 17.10″ N, 94° 47′ 19.68″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like WY 63=JO 1011 — NGS KE1723 — Shawnee, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)39.038083, -94.788800
WGS84 (DMS)39° 2′ 17.10″ N, 94° 47′ 19.68″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation267.30 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
P 259 — NGS KE0271 — Kansas City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 57 — NGS KE1719 — Edwardsville, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 372 — NGS KE1091 — Shawnee, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 372 — NGS KE1092 — Shawnee, US
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WY 56 — NGS KE1718 — Kansas City, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 372 — NGS KE1093 — Shawnee, US
4.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WY 63=JO 1011 — NGS KE1723 — Shawnee, US?

WY 63=JO 1011 — NGS KE1723 — Shawnee, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1553 and sits at an elevation of 267.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WY 63=JO 1011 — NGS KE1723 — Shawnee, US?

The position of WY 63=JO 1011 — NGS KE1723 — Shawnee, US in WGS84 is 39.038083°, -94.788800° (decimal), or 39° 2′ 17.10″ N, 94° 47′ 19.68″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.